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APRN Alaska News

• Bronson administration launches online form to report Anchorage mask mandate violations October 28, 2021
  The link is on the municipal manager page on the Municipality of Anchorage website. There is still no public information regarding any fines or penalties for violations of the mandate.
  Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media
• Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 October 28, 2021
  Realities diverge after an Anchorage conservative activist dies from COVID. Also, Kenai Peninsula Borough residents rally around the library being able to make its own decision on books. And Hawaii prepares to open to tourists, again.
  Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Bob Mayer

• Bad Meme on Changing Voicemail Message In Emergency October 24, 2021
  There’s a meme going around that says if you are lost, car broken down, etc. and your phone is low on juice, you should change your voicemail message with the emergency info so people calling you after your phone dies will know what’s going. I thought about this and decide this makes no sense. Why? […]
  Bob

Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)

• Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
  Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing.   For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here.   For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
  feigleycommunications
• 2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
  Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized.   Here are...
  feigleycommunications

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• How To Write an Autobiography – PLUS 3 Things to Exclude… – by Gloria Russell… October 28, 2021
  on Self-Publishing School: When researching how to write an autobiography, it’s also important to research “how to write an autobiography WELL”. But just in case you didn’t research those two search terms, this article touches on how to write your autobiography well and also the “how-to” steps to get it done! Unsurprisingly, this is one […]
  Chris The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

• what doesn’t itch. October 27, 2021
  the time is near soon the colder temps will come and stay awhile  never having been seen as a fashion icon it will soon be time to take off the sandals and wrap myself in comfort whatever that may look like.    — “i base most of my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch.” -gilda […]
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Indian Country Media Network

• United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker October 28, 2021
  'I’m not a problem. I’m a human being. That’s the point'
  Associated Press

Legends of Windemere

• Monsters of Windemere: Spider Kinds October 27, 2021
  Spiders . . . I’m really uncomfortable around spiders. This is probably why I toss them in as scary swarming monsters.  They’re always big and give the heroes trouble.  The thing is that a giant spider gets boring even if … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Happy National Black Cat Day October 27, 2021
  Yes, it’s a real thing.
  bluebird of bitterness

Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020
  We live in the most perfect area to have a staycation. The gulf with its white sand beaches are only five minutes away. We have the best restaurants with fresh seafood and seats with the best views. The charter fishing experience is top notch. Evidently, this is not a best kept secret anymore. The only […]
  Elle Knowles

KarmaTube

• A Better Place - Playing for Change October 21, 2021
  Musicians from around the world come together in song to speak up for equality and social justice. Whether they are performing from backyards, city street corners, by the oceanside, or in a park, they all give voice to the rights of people everywhere to live in freedom, dignity and peace. "If you feel it, through […]

Positively Present

• The 11th Annual Gratitude Challenge! October 26, 2021
  It’s time for the 11th Annual Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! It’s wild to think that I’ve been doing this for over a decade (and I know many of you have,… The post The 11th Annual Gratitude Challenge! appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.
  dani@positivelypresent.com

The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• With Muffled Lump-Hammer October 20, 2021
  The lead image is the current view from the side-hatch. Splendid stuff. Enjoyed a most splendid cruise the other morning. … More
  Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Best 9 Baseball Movies October 27, 2021
  The first 2 games of the 2021 World Series are played at the Juice Box.That's what Houstonians fondly call Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros.Maybe if we win the World Series again, some discerning movie producer will make a movie about our Astros. Anything is possible. In the meantime, there are many […]
  Joan Reeves

World United Music

• The Activist Poet - (Volume 1) May 22, 2021
   Montreal poet, analyst, writer, and World United Music creator, Stewart F. Brennan; combines his memoirs, poetry, and political commentary in this masterpiece weaving together the experiences, impressions and observations made during the economic decline of North America between 1970 and 2021. - Book now on sale at Amazon Link to book in CanadaLink to Book in UKAbout […]
  Stewart

WASP Final Flight

• Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018
  "Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
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• Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018
  "My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
  Unknown

The Old Motor

• Morning Traffic on Lions Gate Bridge – Vancouver British Columbia October 27, 2021
  The Lions Gate Suspension Bridge crosses over the Burrard Inlet, located between Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and North Vancouver. It’s named after a pair of mountains situated north of the Cities. The bridge, including the entrance spans, is close to a mile and an eighth long. The structure’s construction began in March of 1938, and it...
  David Greenlees
• Nothing New Under the Sun: L.H. Pomeroy and ALCOA Lightweight Vehicles October 26, 2021
  Often there is “nothing new under the sun” when it comes to the materials used to construct motor vehicles. Recently, US car and truck body designs have been made of aluminum to save weight and improve performance and efficiency. In 1919 noted British vehicle engineer Laurence H. Pomeroy designed the famed Vauxhall Prince Henry and...
  David Greenlees

SassyZenGirl

• Earn $6,000/mo Passive Income with Stock Footage (no prior experience!) May 23, 2020
  Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but this is an easy one to start and doesn’t require any start up funding. In fact, you can start with your smartphone camera. Ready? You Ready Are You Ready GIF from Youready GIFs   What is stock footage and how does it work? Stock footage […]
  Gundi Gabrielle

Stump the Bookseller

• 361N: Cat Drawing Comes Off Paper to Sleep with Child October 27, 2021
  There was a kids book about a drawing of a cat that fell off the paper overnight and walked around the room and curled up with the sleeping child. I was a kid in the 90's but it could be … Continue reading →
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Ana’s Attic

• Seduction and Snacks The Movie October 27, 2021
  Seduction and Snacks the Movie releases 10/28/21 on Passionflix! When I read Seduction & Snacks by Tara Sivec in 2012, I had never laughed that hard at a book. I laughed so hard I almost choked on a chip and laughed out my tampon. I couldn’t believe that there was another little child like mine […]
  Ana's Attic

Shorpy

• We Fix Flats: 1942 October 27, 2021
  April 1942. "Service station. Hamilton, Ravalli County, Montana." You want Coke with that? Medium format negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.
  Dave
• Double Duty: 1942 October 26, 2021
  April 1942. "Wisdom, Beaverhead County, Montana. Accommodations at the Wisdom Hotel." Acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.
  Dave

Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

• My Grandfather: 1915 October 25, 2021
  My paternal grandfather (standing, far left) spent quite a lot of his life crewing on square-rigged ships (also known as "windjammers") out of San Francisco. These ships were owned and operated by Alaska Packers, which was a division of the Del Monte Corp (aka the California Packing Corporation). The company had a small fleet of […]
  Bob Burns
• Golden Krust Bakery September 10, 2021
  Found these pictures in my parents photo album. I have no idea who the people are. Thought others would get a kick out of seeing them.
  Candice Philpott-Burck

Shorpy Reader Comments

• Best title ever? October 27, 2021
  In reply to Double Duty: 1942: Certainly right up there!! Additionally, it looks like the wall covering was used once or twice as emergency TP -- that couldn't have been pleasant.
  rbenko
• Deluxe Outhouse October 27, 2021
  In reply to Double Duty: 1942: Travel through British Columbia and you will find that most Rest Stops on the highways feature modern concrete pit toilets and a few picnic tables. Regional parks in the Vancouver area also have outhouses; there is one just 1 km. from where I live. On Lopez Island in Washington […]
  Angus J

Kim’s Shopping

• KEEN Footwear Spend $125 and get $25 October 26, 2021
  Last updated on October 26, 2021 KEEN Footwear Spend $125 and get $25 Shop this deal KEEN KEEN Footwear Spend $125 and get … KEEN Footwear Spend $125 and get $25 Read More » The post KEEN Footwear Spend $125 and get $25 appeared first on Shopping Kim.
  Shopping Kim

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Travel Makeup Bag May 23, 2020
  Travel Makeup Bag Comparison habe ROWNYEON HaloVa Relavel Rownyeon Pro MelodySusie Ac.y.c Mossio B & C Chomeiu Material Nylon OxfordFabric Nylon Oxford Fabric PU Leather 300DPolyester Nylon Polyester 600DPolyester Oxford The post Best Travel Makeup Bag first appeared on ThoroughlyReviewed.com.
  Linda Krantz

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BloominThyme

• Tropical Orb Weaver Spider September 27, 2021
  So I recently had a meet and greet with this interesting visitor. Startling experience to be sure, but intriguing, too. I mean, just look at this spider! Incredible. It’s quite large, about the size of my thumb, and a bit intimidating. As I’ve never met a spider this large (I’m happy to say) and wasn’t […]
  gardenfrisk
• Beneficials in the Garden September 2, 2021
  Upon first inspection of this photo, you might be wondering if I’ve lost my mind. The tomato hornworm is not a beneficial in your garden. They can do extreme damage to tomato, pepper and eggplants in a matter of hours, destroying en entire plant within days. Definitely not good, especially when you’ve been salivating over […]
  gardenfrisk

Word of the day

• treacle October 27, 2021
  Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 27, 2021 is: treacle • \TREE-kul\  • noun Treacle is a British word for molasses. The heavy sweetness of the syrup influenced people to apply its name to things overly sentimental. // From beginning to end, the movie had many lines of sentimental treacle.  See the entry > […]
  Merriam-Webster

AV Club Wiki Wormhole

• Adam Brody says The O.C.'s "celebration of affluence" wouldn't fly in 2021 October 28, 2021
  Adam Brody has weighed in on a, presumably inevitable, question about bringing back The O.C., the landmark California-based primetime soap he starred in for four seasons way back in the heady days of the mid-2000s. Despite the overwhelming tide toward remaking/rebooting/refurnishing every single TV show that ever…Read more...
  William Hughes
• Netflix reportedly suppressed Cuties from its search result to minimize public backlash October 28, 2021
  The controversy surrounding Maïmouna Doucouré’s Mignonnes/Cuties—a film designed to question and criticize a culture that endlessly sexualizes female children, and which was then accused, by people who had never watched it, of instead participating in and celebrating said culture—is likely to be a landmark one for…Read more...
  William Hughes
• Oh, holy day! The trailer for Paul Verhoeven’s nunsploitation epic Benedetta is here October 27, 2021
  Any concerns that Jesus Christ wouldn’t be decapitating snakes in Benedetta can firmly be put to bed. There’s a lot of J.C. in the trailer for Benedetta, and all of it is heavenly. Read more...
  Matt Schimkowitz
• South Park announces Paramount Plus-exclusive "Post-COVID" special October 27, 2021
  South Park is coming back next month—but not to Comedy Central, its TV home for the last 24 years. Instead, the series announced today that it’ll be airing its upcoming “Post-COVID” special on Paramount Plus, the first of several exclusive specials set to debut on the Viacom-owned streaming service.Read more...
  William Hughes

DamnDelicious

• Pumpkin Donut Holes October 22, 2021
  The most irresistible mini pumpkin muffins smothered in cinnamon sugar goodness! Perfect for breakfast, lunch + dinner! Can you have these for breakfast? Yes. For lunch? Yes. For dinner? Yes, yes, yes. You can have these bad boys for all the meals. They are incredibly moist and fluffy with just enough sweetness to balance out […]
  Chungah @ Damn Delicious
• Thai Coconut Curry Ramen October 17, 2021
  The most flavorful red curry coconut broth! Made in just 30 min with cilantro, soft boiled eggs and ramen noodles! Goodbye summer! It is finally cool enough so I can sit in my chair with all my chunky sweaters and slurp up all the steaming ramen noodles and this out-of-this-world red curry coconut broth. The […]
  Chungah @ Damn Delicious

The Authors’ Billboard

• Halloween Excitement: Trick or Treat? October 27, 2021
  What is your favorite Halloween activity? Is it decorating the house? Selecting costumes? Parties? Trick or Treating? Candy? Horror movie marathons? Or do you have another tradition? The Ghost of Halloween Past When I was a child–that would be back in the Stone Age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth– Halloween was the big holiday for […]
  Susanne Matthews
• Do Aphrodisiacs Work? October 26, 2021
  Being the confirmed sensualist that I am, I’m a true believer in the power of food to affect our moods and desires.  That said, I loved this terrific article by Diana Herrington (@DancinginLife) on the power of aphrodisiacs to affect our love life. Do aphrodisiacs really work? Can you change your mood with food chemistry? […]
  Taylor Lee

ezvid

• Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021
  Ezvid Wiki

Task & Purpose

A Redleg’s Rides

• Exercising Brigitta and Scarlett Repair Notes October 23, 2021
   Friday, October 22Decided to give Brigitta, my '87 BMW R80 Airhead, a good exercise day.  We'd end up covering a bit over 160 miles of city/highway riding, including some miles of sandy dirt roads which she and I hated.  She's definitely a street motorcycle.Still, managed to get to, wander around, and return from the Paint […]
  redlegsrides
• Learning about the VRRV's House Battery's capacity. October 18, 2021
   How little did I really know about batteries and determining their capacities!Thanks to RichardM, I think I understand the concepts involved much better now, in order to make better decisions as to power usage, power planning and so on.It all started with the installation of a new battery monitor, Image source: AmazonQWORK Battery Monitor Voltmeter AmmeterVoltage […]
  redlegsrides

Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Mid-week Mischief October 27, 2021
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• Mid-week Wisdom October 20, 2021
  Lorie Smith Schaefer

Barry Eisler

• Flash-Forward Preambles: What, How, and When October 16, 2021
  Updated BelowFor various reasons, recently I got a little obsessed with flash-forward movie and television preambles. That is, presentations that begin with a scene from later in the story, and then spend some amount of screen time catching up to the “later” scene that came at the start. How much catch-up varies. Sometimes the catch-up […]
  Barry Eisler
• It's Not a "Bad Art Friend." It's a Bad Artist October 11, 2021
  Recently the New York Times published an article by Robert Kolker called Who Is the Bad Art Friend, which purported to be about the incredibly silly question of what constitutes a “bad art friend,” even the diction of which is markedly childish (for a short, incisive rejoinder, see Elizabeth Bruenig’s The Harsh, Central Truth of the Viral “Bad Art Friend” […]
  Barry Eisler

Alaska From Scratch

Twice In a Lifetime

• Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
  Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska.The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska.Earlier this winter, the boys and I headed […]
• Letting go March 20, 2019
  So...this beautiful island is our home.See the barky?The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west side of […]

The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag

• New Post on the NWPF Site "What I Like About Parkinson's Disease" October 2, 2021
  Staying positive can be tough with Parkinson's Disease (See what I mean? that in itself is a negative statement.) No problem. I posted a  a list of the things I like about PD on the Northwest Parkinson's Disease Foundation Community blog. you are welcome to crib from it, if you are feeling negative. Reason #2 I […]
  Peter Dunlap-Shohl
• Parkinson's Is Not Witchcraft, Q & A With Uganda's Hannington Kabugo September 22, 2021
                      Harrington Kabugo with Miriam "A patient who was treated like my mom she was               in her bedroom for 10 years not getting out I went and got her and brought her in my house"  Hannington Kabugo, 36 became a Parkinson's advocate after his mother died with Parkinson's disease over a decade ago. A […]
  Peter Dunlap-Shohl

Trampling Rose

• Walking On October 1, 2021
  The sun always sets, no room for regrets I Walk Away – Crowded House This is somewhat of a difficult entry to write, though it’s likely going to come as no surprise to the handful of readers I have left. But to get straight to the point for the people who don’t want to read […]
  Rachel

Alaska Travelgram

• In Fairbanks: “Mush, you Huskies!” October 19, 2021
  Special Correspondent Juno Kim offers this report from Fairbanks! It’s always a dog mushing season in Alaska. Professional mushers prepare and train for dog mushing races year-round, including the famous ... The post In Fairbanks: “Mush, you Huskies!” appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.
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Alaskan Book Cafe

• Review: Dashing Through Christmas: Mistaken Identity Holiday Romance October 24, 2021
  Dashing Through Christmas: Mistaken Identity Holiday Romance by Rachelle Ayala My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
• Review: The Passenger October 20, 2021
  The Passenger by Lisa Lutz My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Alaskan Urban Hippie

• Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
  Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]
  Ashley
• Chickens Laying Eggs in the Winter April 4, 2020
  Do chickens still lay eggs in the winter? That’s a common question many curious poultry lovers ask me. The answer? It depends. Egg laying chickens will naturally taper off and cease egg production in winter months, assuming you live somewhere that gets darker in winter months than summer. In Alaska, where our winter months might […]
  Ashley

Allergy Free Alaska

• Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins September 7, 2021
  These gluten-free zucchini muffins are soft and delectable, sweetened just right, and studded with lots of grated zucchini. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, this easy gluten-free muffin recipe is one you’ll make again and again. Do you grow zucchini? We have four zucchini plants on our back porch; this is our second year... […]
  Mēgan

Backwoods Mom

• A Home In The Mountains August 24, 2015
    We came to this land in June of this year, in the midst of a heatwave. We thought we could make a home from … The post A Home In The Mountains first appeared on Backwoods Mom.
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Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds

• Road Trip First Stop: Logistics October 24, 2021
  When I take my urban infusion months, I live in a place. I become a resident, not a tourist. This trip was different (and not just because Tim was with me); it was a sightseeing trip. We stayed in hotels, not apartments. We ate out; we didn’t cook. I didn’t get a library card; Tim […]
  CloudyinAK
• Lucky in so many ways October 6, 2021
  We’d spent the day at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, seeing things I’d never seen before – cliff dwellings – and camping in a terrific campground. But now we were off to Taos via Los Alamos. But as we drove into Los Alamos, I saw an even bigger sight: white tents! White tents mean […]
  CloudyinAK

Bush Radio

Craig Medred

• COVID stalks elderly October 25, 2021
  If you’re an older Alaskan and you’re not doing your best to hide from the SARS-CoV-2 virus these days, you haven’t been paying attention. The seven-day moving average for infections that develop […]
  craigmedred
• Tough transition October 22, 2021
  Before the first great pandemic of the twenty-first century played havoc with life as all have known it in the Information Age, some European countries seemed on the verge of upending the […]
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Cinthia Ritchie

• Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
  It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
  cinthiaritchie
• Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
  I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
  cinthiaritchie

Coleen’s Recipes

• STRAWBERRY TEA CAKE (KNOWN IN MY HOUSE AS THE BEST COFFEE CAKE IN 10 YEARS!) (Seriously!) October 27, 2021
  Usually, when I hear the word "coffee cake" I think of a sweet treat that is only "at it's best" right out of the oven and it usually needs either a cup of coffee, tea or glass of milk to wash it down. Well, dear friends, this coffee cake IS the exception to that rule. […]
  Coleens Recipes

Laurie Constantino

• The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014
  My list of 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers helps last minute shoppers buy great presents for the food obsessed; most of the items on the list I’ve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, there’s still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]
  Laurie Constantino

Dabblings and Ramblings

• Welcome November 10, 2015
  100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: Welcome
  AK Rambler

Don’t Eat The Paste

• 2021 Knotwork Bat Coloring Page! October 23, 2021
  Time for the annual bat coloring page. Or near annual anyway. If you click on the tags you can find a lot more bats and Halloween themed original coloring pages. Click the images below for larger versions to print and color. I hope you enjoy it!!! small jpg knotwork bat coloring page: large transparent png knotwork bat coloring […]
  Shala Kerrigan

Get Out, Sitka!

• Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club to host open house on Friday, Oct. 1 October 1, 2021
  The Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, in Room 106 at the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus. This event is open to youth ages 5-18, and their parents, … Continue reading →
  Charles Bingham

Gluten Free & Other Allergen Free Recipes

• Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup April 1, 2017
  I LOVE my grandmother’s navy bean soup, but it takes forever to make with soaking the beans overnight and then slow cooking the soup all day. I decided to try it in my Instant Pot and it was a success! Not only that, but my kids loved it…score! Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 […]
  Megan

Matt Goff Sitka Nature

• Sitka Nature Show #248 – Sarah Gravem October 24, 2021
  The October 24th show featured a conversation with Sarah Gravem, a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University who is studying the impacts of sea star wasting on marine communities. Our conversation focused on sunflower sea stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides). They suffered a major population decline due to the wasting disease. Up to 90% of the population […]
  matt goff
• Coots Return October 24, 2021
  Mostly cloudy with occasional showers. I stopped by the lake this afternoon and saw a couple of coots not far from the peninsula. Moments later, a third came swimming towards them. These are the first I’ve seen this fall, and given the impressive showing of coots around the state this year, I was beginning to […]
  matt goff

Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life

• Why Restoration? Fish. People. The Future. August 30, 2021
  Since 2016 I have worked in Hoonah to help build a vision. The Hoonah Native Forest Partnership is a unique model of community-based forestry that seeks to meet the objectives of land managers and the needs of the community. The project relies on training a local workforce in natural resource inventory and landscape improvement. I’m […]
  grizjohnson

Life Alaskan Style

• Saddle Creek Trail to Grewingk Glacier Lake September 11, 2017
  At the end of July we took the boat over to Halibut Cove to hike the Saddle Trail with the kids to picnic at Grewingk Glacier Lake. It's a great trail for kids to master themselves, and Riggs hiked the whole way himself. Raina was in the backpack, but more because we wanted to hike […]
  Anonymous

Life In Alaska

• Homer Alaska Podcast April 13, 2019
  A man who just moved to Homer about a year ago from Chicago has started a podcast interviewing people from the Homer community. He called up my husband a few months ago and asked him if he would be willing to be interviewed. My husband said sure, so the second episode of Alex's podcast features […]
  Michelle Waclawski

Life in the (907)

• 2017 Garden Wrap-Up September 19, 2017
  Well, 2017 was not a good garden year in my area, even for those of us with greenhouses/high tunnels.  I'm sure I didn't help my chances at all; we had a month between returning home from the States and getting the roof on the high tunnel, and I didn't start any seeds or work the […]
  Kristin in Alaska

Little Big House Alaska

• A Seasonal and Savory Stuffed Pumpkin October 24, 2021
  This showstopping Savory Stuffed Pumpkin will be the centerpiece on the table every time you serve it up. Everyone in our house loves this beautiful stuffed winter squash. A sweet ... Read more The post A Seasonal and Savory Stuffed Pumpkin appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.
  Laura

Living In Alaska Life In The Last Frontier

Idlewild Alaska

Mountain View Post

• In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020
  Mountain View is in for a treat — a whole new store full of treats, in fact. Packed with dozens of varieties of handmade custom candies, classic favorites, and assorted other sweets, Sweet Creations Lollipop Boutique is one of the latest businesses to open doors in the neighborhood. Owner Missy Simms made it for the […]
  Kirsten Swann

The Mudflats

• Ex-Palin Attorney at Center of Insurrection Revelations October 26, 2021
  A bombshell article from Rolling Stone yesterday alleges that multiple sitting Republican members of Congress and members of their staffs coordinated and worked closely with the planners and organizers of the January 6th rally preceding the attack on the Capitol, and the attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from the Trump to the […]
  Jeanne Devon

Northern Lights Mama

• Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019
  During our time in Washington we also took some time to drive over to Kennewick to visit some of my family in that area.  We camped in my aunt and uncle's driveway and visited them and some of my cousins.  The highlight for the girls was the nerf war for sure (pictures here).  It was […]

Sandra’s Alaska Recipes

• SANDRA’S HUMMINGBIRD BUNDT CAKE April 22, 2021
  A delightful and easy cake to prepare and is super flavorful...Servings: 12Prep: 30 Mins.Bake: 1Hr and 5 to 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS: CAKE: WET1-1/2 cups canola oil3 large eggs2 tsp vanilla extract3 mashed ripe bananas1 (8-oz can) crushed pineapple with its juice (do not drain) DRY3 cups all-purpose flour½ tsp ground ginger1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg1 tsp […]
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• MAX'S RED CURRY CHICKEN April 9, 2021
   Max says, "This is the easiest, quickest and tastiest Red Curry Chicken recipe I have ever made"...Servings: 4-6Prep: 20 Mins.Cook: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons red curry paste2 (13.6 oz.) cans unsweetened coconut milk1 large chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces1 medium yellow onion, largely diced1 carrot, sliced3 ribs celery, sliced diagonally¾ of a medium green bell […]
  sandra

Lois Paige Simenson

South Anchorage Farmer’s Market

Alaska On the Go

• Dalton Highway is the “Ultimate Road Adventure” August 8, 2020
  This is part two of our recent drive up the Dalton Highway in partnership with Go North Car and RV Rentals.  Built for purpose, not comfort, the Dalton Highway is a 414-mile twisting, turning route between Interior and Arctic Alaska. Partially-paved but mostly dirt (or mud or ice, depending upon the conditions and/or season), it […]
  Erin Kirkland